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NAH 523M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAH 523M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake imbalence high

new front brake pads fitted to offside only

righthand front brake disc slightly pitted

righthand front upper balljoint gaiter split

Fail 15 Jun 2012 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

righthand front brake disc slightly pitted

righthand front upper balljoint gaiter split

Fail 11 Nov 2010 94,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

hard to acess under car due to underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,253 miles

Oil leak

hard to acess under car due to underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,119 miles

slight sideways travel on handbrake lever

welding repair poor

Fail 6 Sep 2007 94,055 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight sideways travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,616 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 93,616 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,869 miles

floor and outer sills getting tender

Fail 1 Sep 2005 92,869 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor and outer sills getting tender in places

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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NAH 523M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAH 523M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NAH 523M registered?

NAH 523M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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